This Compact, Portable Bose Bluetooth Speaker Is Now Cheaper Than Ever.
Bose knows how to create durable products and adheres to the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” principle. Take the Bose SoundLink Micro , for example: released in 2017, they were such a success that the company waited until September of last year to introduce a second generation. And right now, you can buy the Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd generation) on Amazon for $99 (original price: $129)—the lowest price they’ve ever been sold for, according to price tracking tools .
With the new speaker, Bose has improved two key areas over the first-generation model: the charging port (now standard USB-C) and battery life (doubled to 12 hours). It’s also slightly heavier and larger, and comes with an adjustable nylon strap that can be used to attach it to a bike, bag, or other object. There’s also a new Spotify Tap button, which plays your favorite Spotify playlist with a single tap. The only significant omission is the lack of a microphone, so you can no longer use the speaker for phone calls.
Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity allows you to connect up to two devices simultaneously and seamlessly switch between them. With Speaker Link, you can sync two Bose speakers to create a stereo system.
But the best feature of this small speaker is its powerful sound for its compact size. PCMag praises it for its rich lows and clear highs, while the higher-resolution aptX Adaptive codec provides extra power when used with compatible devices. It’s hard to find a speaker that offers more for the money than the SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) .